ToquiNotes

Posted on February 28, 2026

It was Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day for those who find that date familiar. My wife Valerie and I were at the same sp...

Posted on February 21, 2026

Editor's Note I: This blog first ran in October of 2013. With the Feb. 15 passing of Robert Duvall, it seemed appropriate...

Posted on February 14, 2026

Editor's Note I: Please note that this blog appears, verbatim, as it did in 2017 when it first ran for those that find...

Posted on February 07, 2026

Well before Richard “Tiny” Grimes became the Bridgeport Public Works Director, he remembers getting lessons on a regul...

Posted on January 31, 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE I: Updated with information from Dr. Theodore Kress. Thank you Dr. Kress. When people think back...

Posted on January 24, 2026

Editor's Note I: This blog ran nearly 10 years ago, in August of 2016. For anyone who has a loved one battling dem...

Posted on January 17, 2026

There may be some confusion for those reading this blog. The only point of that confusion is that it may seem like a s...

Posted on January 10, 2026

Editor's Note: A blog that ran in November was a blog from many years ago. That original blog drew so many comments th...

Posted on December 20, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE: This blog first ran prior to Christmas 2016. This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ha...

Posted on December 13, 2025

For whatever reason, the whole idea of shopping for Christmas takes a bit of fun out of the whole holiday experience....

Posted on December 06, 2025

Bridgeport’s OG, or rather DOG, had a birthday this week. Connor, the beloved therapy dog and trusty sidekick of...

Posted on November 22, 2025

You might find it hard to believe by looking at me, but at one time I was a very picky eater. Of course, after obliter...

Posted on November 15, 2025

I am not certain when, or even how, I met Lester "Les" Filicsky. I would imagine, based on his background, during my t...

Posted on November 08, 2025

Editor's Note I: This blog ran more than three years ago. Although not a derailment, the recent train collision wi...

Posted on November 01, 2025

Editor's Note: This blog ran more than eight years ago. And it drew so many comments on restaurants I missed that a se...

From the Bench: A Milestone on National ...

Just when you think Robert Shields has done it all as the baseball coach of the Bridgeport Indians, there is something...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: BHS Conference Hoops Champs...

As the writing on the photo shows, this is the 1943 Little Ten Conference Basketball Champions from 1943. The young m...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: Sweet Story of Cornersto...

When the word “chocolatier” comes to mind, I think of Jacques Torres - or Willie Wonka. That was until earlier t...

Posted by Julie Perine
ToquiNotes: Trying to Measure the Impact...

It was Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day for those who find that date familiar. My wife Valerie and I were at the same sp...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
The Grapevine: A Local Look at Black His...

As February comes to an end, I wanted to add a few comments about the Black Heritage here in our community since Febru...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
Off the Shelf: March Events and Spring B...

March is here, and so is the library’s highly anticipated Spring Event Brochure! Next time you&rs...

Posted by Angela Spatafore